AKRON — Ken Gable, a member of A.M. Akron Toastmasters, won the Toastmaster International, District 10 Humorous Speech Contest with his speech “Conquering Fear.”

He is shown above receiving a trophy from AM Fairlawn Toastmaster judge and moderator Peggy Smith.

After winning the Humorous Speech Contest at his home club, Gable advanced to the District 10 competition at Malone University and won it. Toastmasters International’s District 10 spans across Northeastern Ohio. Gable also finished first in Area 14, which includes A.M. Akron Toastmasters, Akron Toastmasters, Central Advanced Toastmasters and Cuyahoga Falls Toastmasters.

“Congratulations and thank you, Ken, for representing our home club and Area 14 so well at the club, area, division and district levels. We are so proud,” said Cyndi Kane, A.M. Akron Toastmasters president.

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